Summer Reading list 2013 part II

The Winnowing Season – Cindy Woodsmall - #2 Amish Vines and Orchards – As Rhonda struggles to establish her and her new business in Maine, Jacob needs to fulfill a debt from his past.

Invisible – Ginny Yttrup – We are all created in God’s Image.  What does that really mean?  Ellyn, Twila and Sabina find out the answer might not be what they thought.

Truth Stained Lies – Terri Blackstock - #1 Moonlighters Series – As a blogger Cathy was pretty insulated from the stories she writes about, until someone decides to bring it home.

Though My Heart is Torn – Joanne Bischof - #2 Cadence of Grace – Just as Gideon and Lonnie are finding happiness, another woman claims to be Gideon’s wife.

Rescue Team – Candace Calvert – #2 Grace Medical - Kate is tired of running, she is planning on staying at Austin Grace Memorial permanent.  Wes offers a life line to those who need one.  Wes and Kate start getting closer until a missing person case opens old wounds.

Swept Away – Mary Connealy - #1 Trouble in Texas – When Ruthy is swept off the wagon train in a dangerous river crossing, she thinks it has saved her.  But her rescuer, Luke, may prove even more dangerous.

Secretly Smitten – Colleen Coble/Kristen Billerbeck/Diann Hunter/Denise Hunter - #2 in the Smitten series – There is a secret in Grandma’s attic and Ress, Clare and Zoe are determined to figure it out.

Undeniably Yours – Becky Wade – When Meg’s dad dies, she returns to Texas with the idea of closing the horse farm.  Bo has put his heart and soul into the farm and hopes to save it through a daring bet.

Message on the Quilt – Stephanie Whitson -#3 Quilt Chronicles – Noah Shaw is a gifted speaker, but has never felt comfortable any one place. He settles in Nebraska to find answers to the stories his Grandmother’s quilts.

Beyond the Valley – Rita Gerlach - #3 Daughters of the Potomac – After Sarah Carr’s husband drowns, his family has her kidnapped and sent to the Colonies for a life of servitude.  Will she ever find real love again?

Wounds – Alton Gansky – A serial killer is on the loose and the bodies are piling up.  Dr. Ellis Poe may have the solution but prefers his books and classes to actually helping.

Wishing on Willows – Katie Genshert – Robin doesn’t have much to remember her late husband by, but Willow Tree Café is one of them.  When Ian comes to town and threatens to pull it down to put up condos, he is in for a fight.

Iscariot – Tosca Lee – If you think you know Judas Iscariot’s entire story, this book may change your mind.  Was he actually the devil in human form as some think or was he a very misguided human trying to do what he thought was right.

Love at Any Cost – Julie Lessman - #1 The Heart of San Francisco – Cassidy is an heiress without a fortune.  Jamie is looking to marry an heiress; little does he expect to fall in love along the way.

Vanished – Irene Hannon - #1 Private Justice – While lost on a back road during a thunderstorm, Moira is sure she has hit someone.  When the police arrive they can find no evidence of an accident or a body.  Did Moira just imagine it? 

Moon over Edisto – Beth Hart – Edisto is where their family fell apart, When Mary Ellen and Julia are confronted with their past they have to find healing for their fractured family.

Last Chance for Justice – Kathi Macias - #1 A Bloomfield Novel – Lynn is still recovering from her husband’s death.  She is called to settle her brother’s estate, what she finds instead is a longstanding mystery.

UnWritten – Charles Martin – Father Steady Capri knows how to help others, but helping Katie Quinn maybe beyond even his abilities.  When he shows her how to start a new life, she must come to terms with the past first. 

Dance – Dan Walsh/Gary Smalley - #1 The Restoration series – Marilyn is tired of the game.  She no longer wants to be the perfect wife, she wants to be herself.  So she leaves her upscale neighborhood to go it alone.  Will her husband be able to win her back after all this time?

Ring of Secrets – Roseanna White – Winter Reeves is an America Patriot, but she can’t tell anyone as she is part of spy ring.  Bennet Lane is determined to uncover the spy ring that is feeding General Washington the information about the British army.

Dead Lawyers Tell no Tales – Randy Singer – Landon owes a lot to Harry.  Harry was willing to take a chance on Landon after he got out of prison.  Now Harry is dead and Landon needs to find the killer before more lawyers end up dead.

Moonlight Masquerade – Ruth Axtell – A Regency Romance – Rees Phillips is sent to prove whether Lady Celine is loyal to Britain or her home land of France.

Grave Consequences – Lisa Bergren - #2 Grand Tour series – Cora’s tour of the continent has taken some unexpected turns.  An unseen enemy and forbidden love puts everyone at risk.

Paint Chips – Susie Finkbeiner – Local author takes on the subject of human trafficking here in Grand Rapids MI.

That Certain Summer – Irene Hannon – Irene departs from her usual genre to write a contemporary tale about two sisters who were never close.  When their mother has a stroke Karen and Val are drawn back together where they can find healing and forgiveness.

• There are so many more good books on the shelves; I just couldn’t list them all.  I had already had two on my desk that aren’t on the list and more coming every day.  Please feel free to contact me for ideas.
• chris.jager@bakerbookstore.com